The Volkswagen Passat is sophisticated and serene – a spacious sedan offering plush accommodation and poised dynamics. Yes, it’s unmistakably premium, but it’s held back by a mainstream image. This week we test the VW Passat 2.0 TDI Executive DSG.

When is a Mini still a Mini? It’s a question that’s been posed ever since BMW took over the British brand, and started building cars that were bigger and fancier than the original. The new Mini Countryman is the biggest … Read More

Our second show of the new season kicks off with a drive of the sleek and innovative Volvo S90 sedan. The Swedish saloon is also stylish and safe, with an XC90-inspired cabin – which is a very good thing. We … Read More

It’s been a longer than usual break over the festive season, but the good news is that RPM TV is back on SuperSport with another 13-episode series filled to the brim with motoring news, new model launches, road impressions, road … Read More

Mini’s new, second-generation Countryman is not mini at all – in fact, it’s the biggest model the BMW-owned brand has ever built. RPM TV attended the international launch of the new Countryman near its manufacturing plant in Oxfordshire in the … Read More

It may have swapped its flat-six for a turbo four, but the Porsche 718 Boxster S is arguably the most dynamic iteration of the sports car brand’s ‘entry-level’ roadster yet. We drive it in the Western Cape.

Now in its fourth generation, the new Renault Mégane promises space, style and innovation. As we found out Red Star Raceway, it’s also pretty good in dynamic terms. In fact, this could well be the best Mégane generation yet …

Mini’s new Vision Next 100 concept car, created as part of the BMW Group’s 100th anniversary, showcases the future direction of the brand, while embracing trends such as car sharing and autonomous driving.

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The 2,0-litre engine powering this Volkswagen Tiguan delivers a typically responsive turbodiesel drive, with decent bottom-end torque. But matched to the seven-speed DSG gearbox and all-wheel drive, it endows the Tiguan with a surprising measure of on-road ability and enjoyment. … Read More